CVE-2016-7397
CWE-200Published: October 3, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Frontend component in Sophos UTM with firmware 9.405-5 and earlier allows local administrators to obtain sensitive password information by reading the "value" field of the SMTP user settings in the notifications configuration tab.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-7397 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.4.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-7397 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts